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Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Triton Thrasher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Triton+Thrasher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2021, 11:28 pm

This will help you forget.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2021, 11:41 pm, in reply to "Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

I have heard of them, but not their vodka.

Leon Novello

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Sparrow <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Sparrow' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 9:39 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

Yes Triton I do. Make it two bottles.
I sold my immaculate Venom to them for £60.00.
No one else wanted it.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 9:50 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

Yep P&C bought thier cheap silencers etc still have thier cheap handlebars on the Ariel been fitted to a number of bikes just right for me and the chrome is still good

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 10:21 am, in reply to "Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

It seems they're an American distiller so quite possibly ignorant of the original P&C.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 11:25 am, in reply to "Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

I remember it was always very busy on a Saturday. I bought stuff from them including Ace bars for my Velo. Happy Daze.

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 11:43 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

They were my nearest dealer when I lived in London. I never found a problem with what they sold. I bought a few bikes from them over the years. I once bought a second hand rear wheel from them for my Viper.I had a new rim fitted 4 years ago but am still using the hub and sprocket.

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Hampy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hampy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 12:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

Having read their ads. for good cheap bike stuff every week in the 60s I regret I never went there. Never needed anything I couldn't get locally in the south I suppose.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 12:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

I even bought a hard top from them when I bought my Mk2 Sprite. They did seem to sell anything. Sadly these shops no longer exsist that's why I am so glad I grew up in the 60's although not sure if I ever grew up!

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Al Urquhar <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Al+Urquhar' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 1:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

And if Pride and Clarke didn't sell it, Headquarter and General probably did!

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Hampy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hampy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 1:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

A pal bought a cine camera, projector and screen from HQ and general on easy terms. They went pop after a couple of payments so he stopped paying. He never heard another word. No direct debits in those days.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 2:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

I bought a set of Whitworth Gordon brand spanners from HQ when I started my apprenticeship. I still have them really good quality.

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Ventus <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Ventus' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 10:43 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

[img]<a href="https://ibb.co/ZzmRQSh"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/gZVb0dD/image0-3.jpg" border=0></a>[/img]

My uncle bought a 1935 BSA 35-4 (I think) from them in 1937 for £20. They had wanted £28 for it but that was all he had as a 17 year old just out of an orphanage. They delivered it via train to Laindon Station in Essex free of charge. He uncrated it, put it together (a bit) and pushed it to my grandparents home about 2 miles away.

Picture is of me trying it out for size - think I was about 4 or 5. I used to ride on the tank on a folded inner-tube.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Ventus <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Ventus' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 10:50 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

I've lost the image because I edited the post - how do you overcome this issue??

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Ventus <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Ventus' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 10:52 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 11:59 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

I`d say the speedo cable would outlast the bike.

Leon Novello

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Ventus <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Ventus' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 4, 2021, 12:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

The speed was a later add-on, I think. This image was taken about 1940, without the speedo. I was a tad younger then. My seat on the tank, no H&S in those days.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 4, 2021, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

Also caught me out first time first time I tried that. Just have to re write thread insead of edit.

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Beezabryan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Beezabryan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 10:51 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

Pic posted without my help, good for you Vent.

BeezaBryan does not do politics, here or anywhere else.

He knows not where he's going, For the ocean will decide,
Its not the destination, It's the glory of the ride (Edward Monkton, Zen Dog)

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 11:45 am, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

In about 1964 I bought a Mata Hari clockwork cine camera and projector from the Aladdin's Cave that was HQ & General and have many treasured films of my biking trips, camping and family.
I also bought a leaky yellow nylon cyclists ridge tent (with dowel poles!) and a Marconiphone radio for night time reception of Radio Luxembourg. The advert had a splash banner boasting: 'Four transistors'

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 12:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

Still have my little Japanese radio that I took to the IOM in the early sixties to listen to the race commentary used to go to the inside of the circuit and ride to different locations..
I doesn't work now

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?

Posted by ChrisG <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=ChrisG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 4:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Who remembers Pride and Clarke?"

I remember their ads back in the 1970's and one item sticks in my memory. You could buy as many complete brand new Ariel 3 engines as you want for £12.50 each!
For Londoners, well those who would go south of the river, Pride and Sharks was the equivalent of Vale-Onslow for us Brummies I suppose....

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